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12-02-2018 11:51 PM

CDA 455

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Originally Posted by 680oscar

Here’s another option If anyone is interested, Western Canadian Rockwell builds H1 style beadlock wheels, the centers are made from T1 steel, machined for an O-ring groove and bolt together in the middle without the Use of Nuts, super strong and fairly light (for a steel wheel) typical 2-3 week turn around, 16”/17”/20” and 24”

Very nice.

17X10s would be in my future.

12-02-2018 11:22 PM

YotaAtieToo

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Originally Posted by 680oscar

Yes, if you use a typical mild steel like everyone else building wheels, we use a high strength grade of 3/8 steel similar to T1 on all our wheels, 90% of our wheels are used in competition, some are on vehicles 9500lb + with no issues of bending, and on that note we offer weld in replacement centers for guys who have bent the pressed centers like on the staz wheels, here’s an example of what our wheels see on a regular basis

And a link to a video demonstrating the difference between typical mild and the steel we use

https://youtu.be/oSzRIuxDuH4

Well I'm glad you guys have it figured out.

Do you make a lot of the stupid offset wheels?

I'm not a stazworks fan but I know a set of 20x14s with 1" back spacing and pressed centers that have been beat on for quite a few years in rocks and hard snow wheelin without bending. I wouldn't believe it if I didn't personally know the 3 guys that have owned them, but they somehow run true.

12-02-2018 03:53 PM

rockyota83

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Originally Posted by YotaAtieToo

You mean the gussets that brace to the 12g wheel shell

even if you didnt weld the gusset to the rim shell it would still add a bunch of strength being welded to the flat center

12-02-2018 10:01 AM

680oscar

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I thought everyone learned that flat centers suck? Even 1/2" flat centers bend.

12-02-2018 08:33 AM

YotaAtieToo

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Originally Posted by rockyota83

look closer

You mean the gussets that brace to the 12g wheel shell

12-02-2018 12:50 AM

rockyota83

Quote:

Originally Posted by YotaAtieToo

I thought everyone learned that flat centers suck? Even 1/2" flat centers bend.

look closer

12-01-2018 11:29 PM

YotaAtieToo

Quote:

Originally Posted by 680oscar

I thought everyone learned that flat centers suck? Even 1/2" flat centers bend.

12-01-2018 10:10 PM

rapier46

I’d like to find some 16” beadlocks or something I can put in my 16” wheels that functions as a beadlock and it and a pain to setup. Right now I’m looking at putting some gorilla tape on the outer bead to act as a beadlock.

12-01-2018 02:43 PM

680oscar

12-01-2018 02:28 PM

chris demartini

Been racing and wheeling on 2nd hand raceline monster 233's since 4/2015. Only thing I don't like about them is the width at 9.5". I raced two miles at half pace on a flat tire and the wheel only had a slight bend on the inner lip. I was able to straighten it using a bottle jack with a pipe bender die and some patience. I'd like to switch to the 8.5 raceline some day, but I'll continue to run these for now.

11-30-2018 01:34 PM

wellstig1

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Originally Posted by gt1guy

I'm hearing TrailReady had some issues with their casting vendor and won't begin production again until mid January.

Anyone know more about this?

When I spoke to them about ring spacers before making my own, the person on the phone told me they were switching foundries for their cast wheels.

11-30-2018 11:48 AM

gt1guy

I'm hearing TrailReady had some issues with their casting vendor and won't begin production again until mid January.

Anyone know more about this?

11-28-2018 08:28 AM

john gor

https://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/suzu...zuki-tire.html

I finally finished this project of double crush lock.
Did some test and also raced them in a national championship without any problems or flat tires.

Thanks to Pirate4x4 for inspirating me.

11-27-2018 02:42 PM

86chevyjoe

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Originally Posted by TimCubed

I've been trying to get info. on Method 101 beadlocks like the pic. I posted above. Any pro or cons about this wheel? I did talk to a friend about his Methods 101, he said he never had a problem with them. I would consider his wheelin' conservative. I bounce off things a little more. These are going on my new build, a buggy with a Willys Flatfender tub on it (FUBAR Jeep Willys forum).

I do like the fact Trailready is made in USA. I only have a couple more days to buy before the sales are over and still can't pin anything down. Thanks for all the info, this has been a good informative thread for me.

i'd buy the Methods - only issue one of the guys in our group had was the powder coat on the rings peeling but method shipped him new rings free of charge. he found a smoking deal on ebay, may want to look there if you havent already

11-26-2018 08:10 PM

TimCubed

11-26-2018 06:00 PM

hurleygo3

Dirty Life is making some nice wheels at a decent price. Also have a DOT wheel that is also a beadlock. The tire can be mounted as a beadlock or as a DOT wheel. You just swap the rings. Great option for people that need a DOT stamp on the wheel.

11-26-2018 05:31 PM

pennsylvaniaboy

Ultra has some pretty affordable beadlocks if you are jumping to the $300-350 range

11-26-2018 05:31 PM

YotaAtieToo

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Originally Posted by TimCubed

Well, with all the negative comments I'm backing away from The Dirtylife wheels. I'm looking at the Battle Born, Bootleg wheels now. They're in my price range and I have not been able to find any negative comments on them yet. I wanted to get a machine finish but the Battle Born only comes in matte black finish. These go for $297/ea., but they are on sale for Black Friday. Thanks for the info on Dirty Life, let me know the pros and cons on the Battle Born wheels. Also, let me know if there's any pros and cons on Method 101 beadlocks (pic only shows 6 lug on their site, but I've seen 8 lug in other pictures), they are $309 but haven't found a vendor Black Friday price. Thanks.

Personally, I'm not a fan of the countersunk allens. I would imagine they would be a royal pain to get out after a few seasons of even moderate rock crawling.

11-26-2018 02:35 PM

desert dogg

I have ran LOTS of different beadlocks on rigs over the years and I keep going back to Trailreadys. They really take a beating and are the ONLY 100% USA-made option. I really beat on them hard in my rock buggy. They may be out of your price range, but the price really isn't bad considering the quality and the fact that they are a USA made product.

As with any single beadlock wheel, just take an extra 2 minutes per wheel and do the duct-tape trick and you will never lose an inner bead.

Hutchinson beadlocks were the WORST I have ever ran. Having the bolts stick out of the wheel is a HORRIBLE idea for wheelers who play in the rocks, as I kept damaging them. Hutchinson also refuses to sell the outer rings separately, so you have to buy a whole new wheel when you ruin the ring. Also, there is no WORSE beadlock to have when you need to break down a tire for a trail repair. Adding to the already long list of negatives, they are also unnecessarily heavy.

Be careful of those cheap Chinese Dirtylife wheels. I have seen several pictures of broken ones on the Rock Buggies FB page.

11-24-2018 08:04 PM

busyfixin

I'm not experienced with the Battle Born wheels, but I like the methods looks better, and based on their bigger presence in the market, I'd pony up the extra $12 a wheel for the Methods.

11-24-2018 07:37 PM

sleepsontoilet

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Originally Posted by TimCubed

IMO buy what's in your budget. I have owned Trail Ready that were covered in welds where they kept breaking, and ended up having to just run tubes in both rears. I've Had Forged Raceline DCs that every center had a hairline crack in them. The only set I never had issues with were the AEV Pintlers, but maybe I just wasn't wheeling hard enough yet. I grabbed some dirt cheap ATX Pro Chamber II, but haven't gotten them out of the garage yet to testify their strength.

11-24-2018 02:28 PM

TimCubed

11-23-2018 06:50 PM

Fuzzybiscuit

I dont know about the best but their the only ones that work with the tires I have. 21”dia x 24”wide double beadlocks made by some guy who probably drinks his weight in Vodka each week.

I had them along with the 52”x27” low impact tires imported from Russia for an amphibious buggy I’m building. The 4 tires can easily float a 4700 pound Jeep.

My plan was to post a pic of them but apparently I don’t have a high enough post count...

11-21-2018 01:06 AM

YotaAtieToo

I really liked my KMC's for a budget priced wheel. The shell was super thick and they have the wide flat safety bead. No burps with 41.5 radial pitbulls at 2 lbs.

I had my hands on a set of dirty life wheels and wasn't impressed. Shell looked thin like a normal nonbeadlock wheel, plus the standard safety bead. I also don't like the lack of bolts on the ring. Especially since the hardware they provide looks cheap.

11-20-2018 10:50 PM

busyfixin

A guy I know runs the Dirty Life wheels on his Toyota. He's run them about 8 months now and they've been all good. He's not desert racing, rock bouncing, or anything of the sort, but they've had their scrapes and bumps. They seem to be holding up fine so far on his normal every day guy wheeling rig.

I'd say that no, they are not a tough as nails racing rim, but I don't think they are billed that way either. They bring an affordable different looking beadlock to the recreational wheeler. At least that's the way I see it.

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